James Madison High School - Prospectus Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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Coach Milne congratulates Jeff Herr for capturing first place in the 880 event at Mira Costa College. No. he’s not trying to pick a fight with anybody. Coach Bishop patiently demonstrates high jumping techniques to his training group. 9 Okay, it may seems as if sophomore. Dustin Powell is going to knock the pole down with his legs but by kicking them up at the last second, he is able to clear it with ease. The Climb To The Top When Madison High School opened in 1964, the Warhawk Track Team set a national re- cord in the 880. Bob Hose ran the course in 1 min. 49.2 sec. Another athlete from Madison jumped 7.ft 2 in. in the high jump, (That's 4 in. above a reg- ular doorway) the second best record in the country at the time. The 2 mile run time was set at 9 min. 3 sec. Shot put was excelled at 58 ft. 1.75 in. This was the kind of track tradition we had at Madison and it's the kind of thing that we're trying to reestablish, said Mr. Milne, the new head coach of the track team. In the years since, Madison hasn't done as well in track but Coach Milne had a plan to change that. Members had to have a 2.0 average with no F's or U's to be eligible. The wor- kouts were more demanding. Both girl's and boy's track were combined. Coaching was by events, rather than by gender, resulting in a united, co-ed team. Alex Flores, a sophomore and returning track member said, It's really working out for us. The hours of preparation give confidence, and in the minutes before a meet, you feel like you're ready to win. With a few returning veterans such as Jeff Herr, Ken Lavergne, Mike Davis, Eduardo Hodge and Stephen Puppe, the Madi- son track team began its jour- ney back to being number one. Coach Milne confided, I hope to build a program to bring Madison back to the promi- nence it once enjoyed in track. 'he Six Family Athletics 85

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Trying to impress the spectators, junior, Raul Organista trips-out as He tries to go over the hurdles. The fierce competitive spirit within the Madison track team is seen here as seniors. Mike Davis and Ken Lavcrgm race against each other in the hurdle event. front row: Mike Forfa, Marco Torres. Alejandro Flores. Raul Organista, Dustin powcll. Stephen Puppc. Luke Cessna. Back row: Coach Bishop. Bryan Dowdle. Mike VanPatten. Eduardo Hodge. Jeff Herr. Doug Huth. Ken Lavcrgnc. Mike Davis, Coach Milne. Aaarrrgh ... groans junior Jeff Herr as he stretches out for an upcoming meet against Patrick Henry High School. Oh no!!! senior Mike VanPatten moans as fteshman.j Jill Weeks looks on with concern. I knew I shouldn't i have eaten before this meet. 84 Boy's Track This page sponsored b

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Achieving Their Goals The Golf Team this year con- sisted of eight devoted stu- dents. As a team they were re- quired to practice and com- pete twice a week at the Car- mel Highlands Country Club, but as individuals they prac- ticed almost every day. The team hoped to win the League Championship and place somewhere in the top 3 at CIF but many members had other hopes. Brian Cates said, We always have goals both as a team and individually. Usually we acheive our goals. This year that's what we hope to do. Coach Fred Brown and the stu- dents on the team said that each one wanted to qualify for the year-ending match play tournament at Torrey Pines. Each also hoped to make the All Eastern League Team and become a state champ. In every sport the team mem- bers from Madison must com- pete against some very tough teams, but in the game of golf, junior, Stefan Scheumann said, Patrick Henry is our toughest competition. It takes a lot of self disipline to be a golfer and these students sure show a great deal of that. Paul Fiisan estimates which direction he should hit the ball in to make it into the hole. Kevin Riley makes a successful effort to get the golf ball out of the sand trap. Stefan Scheumann attempts a perfect shot. John Rubino puts all his strength behind his shot. 86 Athletics